Ducati 999 (2003)

The Ducati 999 motorcycle (2003) is a four-stroke bike with a 998cc / 60.9 cu in capacity and a 90-degree L twin cylinder engine. It has a liquid cooling system, a compression ratio of 11.4:1, and a Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with a 54mm throttle body. The bike has a dry multiplate clutch with hydraulic control and a six-speed transmission. With a straight cut gears, the primary drive ratio is 1.84:1 and the bike has a chain final drive ratio at 2.400:1 (15/36). The bike’s frame is a tubular steel trellis, and it features a Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork, a progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, and 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers. Its rake stands between 23.5 degrees to 24.5 degrees, while its trail is 97 mm / 3.8 in. The length of this bike is 2095 mm / 82.5 in, width is 730 mm / 28.7 in, and its height stands at 1090 mm / 42.9 in. Its seat height is 780 mm / 30.7 in, and the dry weight is 199 kg / 438 lbs. The Ducati 999 has a fuel capacity of 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal and has an average consumption of 5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l. Its top speed is listed at 266.4 km/h / 165.5 mph. According to reviews from Motorbikes Today and Motocorse, the bike is a top performer with a great build quality.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati 999

Year: 2003

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven

Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 100 x 63.5 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.4:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40

Exhaust: Single steel muffler with catalytic converter

Induction: Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body

Spark Plugs: Champion RG4HC

Ignition: Marelli electronic

Battery: 12V 10Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 90.4 kW / 124 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 102 Nm / 10.4 kgf-m / 75.2 ft-lb @ 8000rpm

Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Transmission: 6 Speed

Primary Drive Ratio: Straight cut gears, 1.84:1

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1

Final Drive: Chain

Final Drive Ratio: 2.400:1 (15/36)

Frame: Tubular steel trellis

Front Suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock

Rear Wheel Travel: 128 mm / 5 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17

Front Wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17

Rear Wheel: Y-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17

Rake: 23.5 degrees – 24.5 degrees

Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in

Dimensions: Length 2095 mm / 82.5 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in

Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in

Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in

Dry Weight: 199 kg / 438 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg / 50.8 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec

Top Speed: 266.4 km/h / 165.5 mph

Reviews: Motorbikes Today / Motocorse